Maine Roundup Augusta Senate weighs beverage container bill
The Maine Senate delays full vote on a bill requiring a five cent refundable deposit on beer and soft drink containers with a public referendum planned for November fourth. The House defeated removing the referendum clause by a 106 to 33 vote, signaling possible Senate passage challenges. The bill, effective January 1, 1977, bans non returnable cans and mandates refillable containers.
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Maine Gov vetoes attorney expense reimbursement bill
Gov James B Longley vetoes a bill to reimburse court appointed attorneys for indigent defense noting it would cost about 78000 yearly and that current law already covers reasonable expenses. He says the court system already reimburses for legitimate costs. The veto marks his fifth rejection this year.
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Portland Referendum on Fulltime Mayor Vote This Tuesday
Portland residents face a citywide vote on whether to elect a fulltime popularly elected mayor. About 6,340 ballots must be cast to validate the referendum, with turnout determining if the measure passes or fails. If turnout is low, it would be the third consecutive Portland referendum defeated by apathy. Currently the mayor is chosen by part time city councilors and chairs the council.
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Independent Candidates Bill Sent to Maine Governor
The Senate passed a three bill package restricting independent candidates. It bars nomination by petition if the candidate was enrolled in a political party in the past year. Governor James B. Longley received the bill for signature amid a veto on a prior measure restricting party enrollment changes before the April 1 primary.
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Conspiracy Charged In Donahue Complaint
Alfred AP report states suspended York County District Attorney William P Donahue seeks court review to prove alleged conspiracy by Attorney General staff to oust him The suit names Attorney General Joseph E Brennan former assistant Andrews Campbell and cites claims of bias against Donahue for declining a December seminar and not endorsing the Code of Criminal Justice The complaint accuses Brennan's office of pressuring case dismissals and obtaining expunged records while Brennan calls the charges frivolous and previews a formal removal filing to Gov Longley and the Executive Council.
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Wiscasset residents petition governor over tax plan
About 650 Wiscasset residents presented petitions to Governor Longley protesting the state school funding law. The measure raises local property taxes but Maine Yankee plant will cover at least 90 percent of the increase. House leader Linwood Palmer, who represents Wiscasset, called the plan unfair and urged equal treatment for all towns.
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James B. Longley
Wiscasset
Maine Yankee Atomic Plant
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Maine medical school plan returns to House
Augusta AP The Maine medical school bill heads back to the House after Senate reversal of last week’s opposition and near final approval. An additional amendment clarifies tuition increases, scholarships, and rural-practice incentives. The school would focus on family practitioners under the University of Maine and open fall 1976.
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Maine
Seapees
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Concert Date Changed By Saco Middle School Band
Officials from the Saco Music Boosters announce a new date for the spring concert presented by the Middle School Band. The event will take place May 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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SBA Council Members Named to Maine Advisory Council
AUGUSTA AP Two new members from Co. Maine Public Service joined the SBA Maine Advisory Council. W Bartlett Cram of Ham Highland and Ralph M vell of Sanford were named by SBA district director Thomas A McGillicuddy. The eleven-member panel links state business with the federal government. Cram is an industrial consultant for Bangor Hydro Electric and Levell is a state representative and forty-year pharmacy proprietor.
Saco Man Killed In Truck Accident
A truck crash in a sand pit at North Shapleigh left Thomas Strickland of Saco dead, according to police.
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